Unical Aviation

Private Transaction Active North America Industrials Aerospace & Defense

One of the largest aftermarkets parts suppliers for the global aerospace industry

Company Overview

  • With more than 85 million parts and over 1.3 million unique airframe and engine part numbers in stock, Unical is one of the largest aftermarkets parts suppliers for the global aerospace industry

  • The company sources, repairs, recertifies and resells aircraft parts and provides storage, maintenance, leasing and end-of-life services to commercial airlines, cargo operators, aircraft lessors, and aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul businesses

Transaction Description

  • Acquired Unical Aviation, Unical MRO, Unical 145 and Unical MRO (collectively, “Unical Aviation”) from the company’s founders in August 2021

15132 West Camelback Road Glendale, Arizona 85340

www.unical.com

85M parts

Inventory
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A wide-angle view of a large aircraft hangar. A plane with a red tail is parked inside, surrounded by stacked boxes and other equipment. The word "UNICAL" and a stylized orange logo are prominently displayed on the exterior of the hangar. | Platinum Equity
A full shot of an airplane engine being worked on by a technician. The engine's outer casing is removed, revealing the inner workings. The technician is standing on a scissor lift platform inside the engine's frame. The main body and wing of a large passenger plane are visible in the background, parked on an outdoor tarmac under a clear blue sky. | Platinum Equity
A male aircraft technician is working under the wing of a large airplane. He is holding a tool and looking up at the landing gear mechanism. The landing gear tires and part of an engine are visible, and the scene is set inside a hangar with a concrete floor. | Platinum Equity
A mechanic in an orange shirt is working on an aircraft engine, in a workshop. The engine is mounted on a bright orange stand, and a crane is visible to the right. | Platinum Equity
A welder wearing a helmet and protective gear is working in a dark, industrial setting. Bright orange and yellow sparks fly from the metal beam being worked on, illuminating the surrounding area. | Platinum Equity
A wide-angle view of a large aircraft hangar. A plane with a red tail is parked inside, surrounded by stacked boxes and other equipment. The word "UNICAL" and a stylized orange logo are prominently displayed on the exterior of the hangar. | Platinum Equity
A full shot of an airplane engine being worked on by a technician. The engine's outer casing is removed, revealing the inner workings. The technician is standing on a scissor lift platform inside the engine's frame. The main body and wing of a large passenger plane are visible in the background, parked on an outdoor tarmac under a clear blue sky. | Platinum Equity
A male aircraft technician is working under the wing of a large airplane. He is holding a tool and looking up at the landing gear mechanism. The landing gear tires and part of an engine are visible, and the scene is set inside a hangar with a concrete floor. | Platinum Equity
A mechanic in an orange shirt is working on an aircraft engine, in a workshop. The engine is mounted on a bright orange stand, and a crane is visible to the right. | Platinum Equity
A welder wearing a helmet and protective gear is working in a dark, industrial setting. Bright orange and yellow sparks fly from the metal beam being worked on, illuminating the surrounding area. | Platinum Equity

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